onanistic

adjective

as in masturbatory

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Recent Examples of onanistic Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific. — Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for onanistic
  1. masturbatory
  2. sensual
  3. voluptuous
Adjective
  • More than masturbatory daydreams, Vladimir inspires our heroine to write with abandon, ignoring professional and personal obligations in service to her muse.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Judging by trophy videos posted to Reddit, most users are training Ani to assist them in baroque masturbatory fantasies.
    — Hari Kunzru, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of masturbatory
Adjective
  • But in keeping with its protagonist’s difficulty staring at his feelings head-on, The Vampire Lestat—and the marketing that preceded its premiere—doesn’t start with ballads or sensual odes to far-reaching love.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • Any greater eroticism is largely kept off screen, but such scenes crackle with sensual possibility.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of sensual
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  • Bristol’s Tara Clerkin Trio are steeped in their hometown’s trip-hop tradition, but their approach is more folk-rock than the voluptuous blues associated with Tricky or Massive Attack.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 5 June 2026
  • Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Definition of voluptuous

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“Onanistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onanistic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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